There’s no dought Medellín has its problems. But in the last few decades, and certainly since Pablo Escobar’s reign of terror ended on a rooftop in 1993, crime has plummeted and Medellin is looking toward the future as a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that doesn’t shy away from its past.
Medellín is one of the most loved cities by visitors to Colombia. Year-round spring-like weather in the Antioquia region make Medellín a top place you’ll want to go if you’re planning a trip to Colombia, but getting to know the cheerful and fun-loving locals, known as paisas, will make you want to stay. If you’re…
Planning a trip to New York City? Attending a Broadway show ranks as one of the top things to do on a visit to the Big Apple.
Looking for places to see and things to do in the Columbus area? Pay a visit to Field of Corn at Frantz Park in Dublin, Ohio. Corn is Ohio’s second largest cash crop after soybeans, but you’ve never seen a cornfield quite like this one in Dublin, Ohio. The sculpture’s official name is Field of…
There are three monadnocks in Georgia and all of them are located within 20 miles east and southeast of downtown Atlanta: Panola, Arabia and Stone mountains.
The Tremont House impresses the moment you see the huge hotel spanning an entire downtown block of the Strand Historic District in Galveston, Texas. If you find yourself struggling between staying in the heart of downtown or choosing a beach stay, booking at The Tremont House gives you the best of both worlds. Head over to its sister property the Hotel Galvez & Spa to takes advantage of its pool and spa services.
Lake Seneca is one of the fingers of the Finger Lakes and the town of Watkins Glen is its knuckle. And just a few steps beyond the boats bobbing in the marina at the base of Lake Seneca, the four-story Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel feels more like a cozy country inn that’s a destination in itself and not just a place to lay your head.
I’m a pretty good rock climber — at least I thought so until recently. I’ve climbed or rappelled in the Swiss Alps, the Rocky Mountains, Utah, New Mexico, Appalachia and the Blackhand sandstone cliffs in southern Ohio. I even managed to carry 50 pounds of gear and film portions of the documentary “Tripped Up” while…
Would you go on a trip without knowing the destination first? Apparently, there are a lot of adventurous people out there interested in doing just that, which is why there are a whole slew of travel companies designing trips with mystery itineraries.
Recently I had the opportunity to write about cool boutique hotels in Kansas City for Trivago’s Room 5. It was a great assignment because even though I am from the area originally, I’ve rarely been able to see the Missouri city through a traveler’s eye. Growing up in Kansas City, I don’t think I ever stayed at an…
